Cello Lessons in Kingston, NJ

Instruments: Cello

With over 10 years experience of in performing and teaching cello, I have built a versatile background. As a formal adjunct cello instructor at Heidelberg University, I taught applied cello lessons, string method class, ensembles, and recruited students. I have taught both advanced students and beginners. As an orchestra player, I have been the Acting Principal/Cello member of the Canton Symphony Orchestra, OH; Firelands Symphony Orchestra, OH; Chengdu Philharmonic, CHINA for several years. , I have won competitions in both solo and chamber music. Read More

Instruments: Cello

For all of my students I try to encourage good basic technique and practicing scales and etudes. I believe in a healthy mix of technique and artistic expression. I also try to help students use their bodies in the most efficient way possible. I help students to create good habits and work to fix bad habits. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello

I work with beginners book sting builder and Suzuki. Students who start need to learn how to take a Bow first so I work how to take a Bow most time and play each sting slowly one count note only low part of Bow then 2 count slowly until half bow and then 4 count while bow. Intermediate work with klengel scale book,lee Methods Suzuki 3-5 Working make good sound and practice sight reading a tenor clef. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Drums Banjo Mandolin Fiddle Orchestral Percussion Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I started out as a percussionist, studying throughout high school and in to college at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. During my time in Boston, I discovered a bustling bluegrass music scene and my focus switched to stringed instruments, namely the mandolin and the violin. Since College, I have been using all veins of traditional music to join in and build communities of artists. I'm very well connected in the New York City Bluegrass, Irish, and Jazz scenes. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello Drums Orchestral Percussion

My approach to teaching is completely different for each and every student. First and foremost, I first try to understand the student's pace and his/her previous knowledge in the respective instrument. That way, I can assign personalized practice routines to get them started. From there, I start to set goals, push their potential, and leap towards challenges that pushes the student's passion and curiosity. Ultimately, the goals I set for myself as a teacher is to provide the student with the ability to practice smart, diligently, and push their own creative minds into the music. Read More

Instruments: Cello

At the heart of teaching is my own love for making music, and my passion for helping others achieve that same love of music. To this end, I want to make sure every student has a solid grasp of technical fundamentals, and isn't inhibited by poor technique. I believe that every student, regardless of age or musical background, can play the cello well, and it is my job to help them reach their full potential. Read More